Information about #231A2B color

#231A2B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #231A2B is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(35, 26, 43) (13.7% red, 10.2% green, 16.9% blue), or CMYK 3 / 7 / 0 / 83 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#231A2B is a gently muted violet that stays on the darker end of the scale. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Montana (#291E30). Slightly further away sit Daytona (#1E222C) and Raisin Black (#242124).

In RGB terms — rgb(35, 26, 43) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 16.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:83), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #231A2B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#231A2B color variations

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#231A2B color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #231A2B

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Montana color link
Montana

#291E30

Daytona color link
Daytona

#1E222C

Raisin Black color link
Raisin Black

#242124

Plock Gray color link
Plock Gray

#232224

Hollow Plum color link
Hollow Plum

#2A1624

Coarse Wool color link
Coarse Wool

#181B26

Elderberry color link
Elderberry

#17182B

Nero color link
Nero

#252525

Nite Life color link
Nite Life

#1D2134

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#231A2B
  • RGB35, 26, 43
  • CMYK3, 7, 0, 83
  • CSSrgb(35, 26, 43)
  • HSL272°, 25%, 14%
  • HSL Precise271.765°, 24.638%, 13.529%
  • HSV272°, 40%, 17%
  • HSB272°, 40%, 17%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • GLSLvec3(0.137, 0.102, 0.169)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.137, 0.102, 0.169, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.137, 0.102, 0.169)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID231A2B
  • DECIMAL ID2300459
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01